Cluster Analysis of Care Pathways in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder with Acute Suicidal Ideation or Behavior in the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Suicidal ideation or behavior are core symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD). This study aimed to understand heterogeneity among patients with MDD and acute suicidal ideation or behavior.

Methods

Adults with a diagnosis of MDD on the same day or 6 months before a claim for suicidal ideation or behavior (index date) were identified in the MarketScan^® Databases (10/01/2014-04/30/2019). A mathematical algorithm was used to cluster patients on characteristics of care measured pre-index. Patient care pathways were described by cluster during the 12-month pre-index period and up to 12 months post-index.

Results

Among 38,876 patients with MDD and acute suicidal ideation or behavior, three clusters were identified. Across clusters, pr

SUBMITTER: Zhdanava M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8166679 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature